Saturday, October 16, 2004 -- Oakland, MD
Autumn Glory 5K Run (iPO Event Id#: 6506)
Photos by Katy Black with story by Julie Black

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Pictures: [Set 1] [Set 2] [Set 3] [Set 4] [Set 5] [Set 6]

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Over 150 racers crowded the starting line at the Autumn Glory 5K presented by the Oakland Mountain Lake Park Lions Club. Part of the Queen City Striders Race Series, this 5K offered awards for many different age groups. Held at beautiful Broadford Lake located in Garrett County. The park provides many recreational opportunities that include fishing, swimming, biking, canoeing, and kayaking. It's considered one of Maryland's freshwater fishing hotspots.

The fall colors were at peak, and many racers prepared for some cool, rainy fall weather. With the grand prize being a TREK mountain bike, the tough weather wasn't keeping anyone from racing on this day.

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The first to finish the out and back course was 21 year old Jaron Hawkins. Hawkins (17:55), kept his time one minute ahead of 17 year old Daniel Dewitt (17:56). David Cuddington finished a respectable third in 18:24. The race for the women's top spot was spread out with veteran Maureen Hall leading the way. Hall finished 9th overall and first for the ladies in 19:44. Shelley Ralston finished second in 20:57, and Carol Bartram claimed third with a time of 23:12.

The overall 2-mile walk champ was Suzanne Wilburn who blazed her way to the line in 19 minutes and 20 seconds. Bill Pope kept things interesting staying 3 minutes behind for second while Andrew Clark (23:12), crossed for third.

After the race was over, cash prizes wee awarded to the first overall runners and walkers. All proceeds benefited the sight and hearing impaired of the local area.